Skytrax is the auditing company in charge of drawing up its annual rankings of the world’s best airlines. To do so, it awards the Skytrax World Airline Awards, which have already become the highest award a company can receive.
Below, we present the TOP 10 Best Airlines 2025, from a list of 100 airlines in total.
This 2025, the top award for World’s Best Airline goes to Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, which repeats as in the previous edition.
Based in Doha, the airline offers an in-flight experience like few others, with the most comfortable seats, a menu worthy of a fine dining restaurant and the latest technology in in-flight entertainment devices. In addition, its aircraft are always brand new, with an average age of just five years.
As a bonus, its award-winning business class, the Qsuite, is often cited as the best in the world, offering unparalleled privacy and luxury. In addition, its hub, Hamad International Airport in Doha, is itself a world-class destination that complements the five-star experience.
Singapore Airlines offers superior quality in all its classes, but especially in its private suite, which features a double bed, a 32-inch TV, a wardrobe and a bathroom with a shower.
But beyond the material luxury, it is the legendary service of its crew, trained to anticipate every need with unique elegance, that truly defines the Singapore experience.
In addition, Singapore Airlines has one of the best gastronomic offerings on board, with dishes prepared by international chefs and a wide selection of wines and spirits.
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Third place goes to Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s national airline, which has been named the third best airline in the world.
Cathay Pacific has a reputation for quality and elegance, with a state-of-the-art fleet, refined in-flight service and personalised attention.
And if that wasn’t enough, it boasts some of the best VIP lounges in the world, such as The Pier lounge, which features a spa, bar, cinema and sleeping area. Have you ever been there?
After dropping one place this 2025, the fourth position goes to Emirates, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
With one of the largest and most modern wide-body fleets in the world, consisting exclusively of iconic Airbus A380s and efficient Boeing 777s, Emirates has a global network of more than 150 destinations, including exotic destinations such as the Maldives and the Seychelles.
In addition, they are known for offering very competitive salaries to their pilots. If you want to know how much airline professionals earn in some of the most famous airlines, we recommend our post about airline pilots’ salaries.
Founded in 1952, ANA is the largest airline in Japan and one of the largest in Asia, with more than 80 international routes and more than 100 domestic routes.
With a young and dynamic crew and a state-of-the-art fleet, ANA has been ranked the fifth best airline in the world in 2025.
Its main strength is a customer service that embodies the Japanese principle of Omotenashi (hospitality that anticipates the guest’s needs), which is considered impeccable worldwide.
Turkish Airlines proudly connects people and cultures in more than 300 destinations in 120 countries, a figure that distinguishes it as the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world.
Turkey’s tradition of hospitality is reflected in the warmth of Turkish Airlines’ service, in the exquisite in-flight cuisine that fuses traditional flavours with modern touches, and in the characteristic friendliness that makes every passenger feel like an honoured guest.
From its main hub at Istanbul Airport, it offers a complete travel experience with amenities such as luxury lounges, a modern in-flight entertainment system and a wide range of seating options to suit every need.
Ranked seventh, Korean Air is South Korea’s flag carrier and a giant in Asian aviation.
Its reputation is built on a reputation for in-flight service bordering on excellence, where the friendliness and attention to detail of its crew reflect the hospitable Korean culture.
Special mention should be made of its award-winning catering service, which allows passengers to sample authentic Korean delicacies such as bibimbap at 30,000 feet.
Operating from the state-of-the-art Incheon International Airport, its modern fleet connects Seoul with the rest of the world, ensuring a premium and consistent travel experience.
Here is a European airline among the best in the world! Air France, synonymous with elegance and French savoir-faire, transforms every flight into a memorable experience. From the comfort of its cabins to the exquisite in-flight gastronomy, every detail is designed to meet passengers’ needs.
In addition, Air France has added state-of-the-art aircraft to its fleet, such as the Airbus A350, which reduces CO2 emissions and offers a quieter flight experience, as well as programmes to reduce fuel consumption and waste, contributing to a more responsible future.
With a modern fleet of more than 230 aircraft, JAL connects passengers to up to 95 different destinations, based in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and paradise-like Okinawa.
Japan Airlines is distinguished by a philosophy rooted in Japanese culture, where attention to detail and the pursuit of perfection translate into an unparalleled travel experience, backed by an almost legendary punctuality, which year after year places it among the most reliable in the world.
A pioneer in the introduction of new technologies, such as the world’s first in-flight entertainment system in 1975, JAL has maintained its leadership through the introduction of state-of-the-art aircraft, such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, renowned for its efficiency and comfort.
Closing the TOP 10 is Hainan Airlines, the first and only mainland Chinese airline to earn the prestigious Skytrax five-star rating.
The airline has successfully fused modern efficiency with the elegance of traditional Chinese culture. This translates into sophisticatedly designed cabins, haute couture uniforms for its crew and service that encapsulates the motto of “oriental beauty”.
Based in Haikou, Hainan Airlines has demonstrated spectacular growth and quality improvement, becoming a benchmark for luxury and comfort in the competitive Asian market.
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